FPS-SWST Announce Joint Convention
Wood for a Sustainable Future: Strengthening the Connection between Industry and Science
For the first time in many, many years, the Forest Products Society and the Society of Wood Science and Technology are joining together to bring the wood science community a dynamic joint convention in Fort Collins, Colorado. This joint effort is guaranteed to offer an incredible value to Society members, academics and industry personnel alike!
The Joint Convention organizing committee is spearheaded by FPS’ Vice President Joseph Jakes (Research Materials Engineer for the U.S. Forest Service at the Forest Products Laboratory) and SWST’s President-Elect Francesco Negro (Associate Professor of Wood Science and Technology at the Unversity of Torino, Italy). This dynamic duo are two leading researchers dedicated to encouraging and facilitating the development and application of technical knowledge that will enable Joint Convention attendees to derive maximum benefit from renewable wood-based materials and forest products production.?
FPS and SWST invite all interested in organizing a technical session to visit the Joint Convention’s new website at fps-swst2025convention.com for detailed information on roles and responsibilities of session organizers. A form to submit session topics to the Joint Convention organizing committee is also available online.
Joint Convention Features:
This Joint Convention promises discussions on the state of forest products research and provides continued education about innovations by leading industry and academic experts. Sponsorship and student opportunities to be released soon.?
As information becomes available, fps-swst2025convention.com will be kept current.?